Motherwell gave their fight against relegation a much-needed boost with a crushing 4-0 victory over Hamilton in the Lanarkshire derby at Fir Park.

Two goals within a minute at the start of the second half from Lionel Ainsworth and a further two inside a minute from John Sutton late on gave the Steelmen a vital three points, and exacted revenge on their neighbours for two heavy defeats earlier in the campaign.

Darren Lyon was sent off for Hamilton midway through the second half to compound the visitor's...

Ross County came back from two goals down to collect another point in their bid to avoid relegation from the Scottish Premiership in a 2-2 draw away to Hamilton.

A goal in each half from Craig Curran and Michael Gardyne were enough to give the Highlanders a deserved draw.

However, after goals from Jason Scotland and Dougie Imrie inside the opening 18 minutes put the home side two ahead, Accies had to settle for a point and extend their miserable run to 10 games without a win.

A phantom goal from Adam Rooney failed to prevent Aberdeen cutting the gap on Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic to three points as they triumphed 3-0 at Hamilton.

Rooney's shot bounced at least a yard over the line late in the first half but referee Willie Collum waved play on.

However, the Dons were already two ahead after early goals from Andrew Considine and Ryan Jack and were comfortably heading for the three points long before Collum sent off Hamilton defender Jesus Garcia Tena on the hour mark.